Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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